CELERY 
Plant in seed beds in May and when seed- 
lings have 3 or 4 leaves, thin to 3 inches apart. 
Transplant to open field in August. Bleaching 
is done by drawing the soil to the plants. 
GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING—Tall, compact, ex- 
cellent type. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.50, 14 lb. $5.00, 
postpaid. 
SPECIAL UTAH GREEN PASCAL — Medium 
broad compact stalks. Fine flavor. Very 
meaty, crisp and sweet, and usually used in 
the green stage. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00, 14 lb. $3.35, 
1 Ib, $10,00, postpaid. 
SWEET CORN 
CULTURE—Plant sweet corn in the spring 
after all danger of frost, when the soil is warm 
enough to assure germination. Plant 4 to 5 
kernels in hills 18 inches apart in 3-foot rows. 
Cultivate after each irrigation until stalks 
shade the ground. Do not allow the soil to 
become too dry at any time. One pound of 
seed will plant 200 to 300 feet of row or from 
8 to 10 pounds per acre, depending on the size 
of the seed. 
YELLOW VARIETIES 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM—HEdible in 88 days. 
This hybrid is undoubtedly one of the best and 
most prolific of the yellow sweet corns. The 
ears are 8 to 10 inches long with 14 to 16 rows 
of kernels, slightly lighter in color and yield- 
ing about 40 per cent more marketable ears 
than Golden Bantam. Grows 5 to 6 feet high 
with sturdy stalks and deep green foliage. 
Pkt. 10c, 14 lb. 20c, 12 lb. 30c, 1 lb. 50c, 10 
lbs. $4,00, postpaid. Write for quantity prices. 
GOLDEN BANTAM (83 days)—The earliest 
really sweet variety. Fine flavor, sweet, and 
very tender. Ears are 6 to 7 inches long and 
have 8 rows of very broad golden kernels. 
Pkt. 10c, 12 Ib. 20c, 1 lb. 35c, 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
WHIPPLE’S EARLY YELLOW (85 days) — An- 
other early maturing variety for home or 
market garden. Quality is good. Ears 7-8 
inches long and 12-14 rowed. About double the 
size of Golden Bantam, and, therefore, used 
more than this variety by market gardeners. 
Pkt. 10c, 1 Ib. 20c, 1 lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50. 
GOLDEN BANTAM EVERGREEN (95 days) — 
Very large thick ears, 7-8 inches long, with 
14-18 rows of tender kernels. One of the lead- 
ing and best late varieties of yellow corn. Re- 
mains in condition a long time. Pkt. 10c, 1% lb. 
20¢,°1 Ibiisse; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
WHITE VARIETIES 
ALAMEDA SWEET (90 days)—A medium early 
variety developed by market gardeners in Ala- 
meda County. Ears 8 to 9 inches long, with 
10-14 rows, protected by strong husks about 
the top. This character limits injury by corn 
ear worm. Very tender and deliciously sweet. 
Pkt. 10c, Yo, lb. 20c, 1 lb. 35c, 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
OREGON EVERGREEN (95 days)—Earlier than 
the variety Stowell’s Evergreen. Ears rarely 
less than 8 inches long covered with a tight 
thick husk protecting ear from corn ear worm. 
Kernels white and very sweet. Pkt. 10c, 14 lb. 
20c, 1 lb. 35c, 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN (110 days)—An old fa- 
vorite, often called ‘‘Shoe Peg’’ corn because 
of the long narrow kernels, without row forma- 
tion. Ears 72-9 inches long, 2 inches thick. 
Very late, and fine for home or market garden. 
Pkt. 10c, Y2 lb. 20c, 1 Ib. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN — One of the best 
late varieties. Large ears about 8 inches long. 
Kernels clear white, deep, rather broad, very 
sweet and tender. 16 to 20 rowed; uniform. 
Holds well in prime condition at eating stage. 
Stalk sturdy and erect. Highly desirable for 
~ home and market gardeners. Matures in 105 
days. Pkt. 10c, 1% lb. 20c, 1 Ib. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50. 
MISCELLANEOUS VARIETIES 
Black Mexican (88 days)—One of the richest 
flavored and most tender varieties. Although 
when ripe the seed is dark bluish or black, 
when ready for table use it is white. The ears 
are about 9 inches long, usually 8 rowed. 
Pkt. 10c, Y2 lb. 20c, 1 Ib. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50. 
COLLARDS 
CULTURE—Similar to cabbage, but does not 
produce a head. 
TRUE GEORGIA — A strong growing variety 
with light green leaves. rkt 10c, oz. 15c, 1% Ib. 
40c, 1 Ib. $1.00, postpaid. 
CRESS 
FINE CURLED or PEPPER GRASS-—Sow | oz. to 
50 feet of row. Requires a rich well prepared 
soil. Plant ¥% inch deep in rows 12 to 16 
inches apart. When plants are well started 
thin to 4 to 6 inches apart. Pkt. 10c, oz. 45c, 
YY lb. $1.50. 
CULTURE—Plant cucumbers in the spring 
as soon as all danger of frost is over. If you 
are located in the light frost areas planting 
may be made two to four weeks earlier and 
receive the full benefits of the early market 
prices. In the Sacramento Valley and simi- 
lar sections plantings are also made in the 
fall, usually August and September. Plant 6 
to 10 seeds 1 inch apart each way. One 
ounce will plant 50 hills, 3 pounds to the 
acre. After all danger of pests are removed 
and you are sure of your plants, thin out, 
leaving three of the strongest plants. Give 
abundance of water and frequent cultiva- 
tion for the best results. Gucumbers enjoy 
alight, sandy, rich soil. 

PRICES ON CUCUMBER SEED, unless otherwise 
noted, are as follows, postpaid: Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 
25c, Y2 lb. 85c, 1 lb. $2.50. 
COLORADO—Fruits 9 to 12 inches long. One 
of its outstanding qualities is that it does not 
taper, but is practically the same size from 
end to end. The color is dark green, making 
it especially attractive for display. The flesh 
is crisp and tender. An exceptionally heavy 
yielder. 
SELECT EARLY FORTUNE — Very productive, 
early and disease resistant; fruits about 8 
inches long, slightly tapering; flesh is white; 
very firm and crisp, with few seeds. It is of a 
rich green color and keeps well. Ready for 
market in about 60 days. 
SPECIAL LONG GREEN—Grows from 12 to 14 
inches long and is of superior quality. Of fine 
dark green color and slender. Flesh very firm. 
KLONDIKE—Another good white spined va- 
riety, medium length, dark color, fine quality. 
BOSTON PICKLING —Very prolific; largeiy 
planted for pickles. The fruits are short, 
smooth, bright green and of excellent quality. 
LEMON—A new variety, the color of a lemon 
when ready for use and similar in shape. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 30c, 1% lb. $1.10. 
Garden Bresh Sweet Corn — Truly Delicious 

Celery, Golden Self Blanching 
SWISS CHARD 
FOLIAGE BEET 
CULTURE—Same as beets. 
FORDHOOK GIANT —A very iine veyetabie 
giving large returns for the little care required. 
Leaves are rich green turning to white in ad- 
vanced stages. Used for greens the same as 
spinach or beet tops. The ribs are excellent 
cooked and served as you would asparagus 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75, postpaid 
LARGE WHITE RIBBED—50 days. Large smooth 
leaves of thick texture grown mostly for the 
broad, white tender mid-ribs. The green, suc- 
culent leaves may be used like spinach and 
have a nice flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1% lb. 80c, 
Ib. $2.40, post»cid. 
RHUBARD CHARD—Looks like Rhubarb. The 
leafy stalks are bright, translucent crimson, 
extending out through the veins into the dark 
green, heavily crumpled leaves. Different, 
tasty. Pkt. 15c, 1 oz. 40c, 1% lb. $1.45, 1 lb. 
$4.00, postpaid. 

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